State and local work proves fruitful for some government contractors

Though state and local work tends to take longer and require more work, some government contractors are finding success in this business, particularly as federal spending shrinks, The Washington Post reports.

Herndon-based DLT Solutions saw double-digit revenue growth in 2012 with faster growth in its state and local business than in federal work. Reston-based Maximus says work for state and local governments accounts for about 65 percent of company revenue.